AC Milan take on the visitors Sassuolo in the 1/8-finals of Coppa Itallia. The match will be played on Tuesday, November 3rd at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) (Milan).
This is Milan’s first season under the guidance of Paulo Fonseca, and the Portuguese manager has yet to achieve stability. In Serie A, the Rossoneri sit outside the European qualification spots, trailing the league leader by 10 points. Their Champions League campaign started poorly with two consecutive losses, but they’ve since managed to recover some form. However, defensive frailties remain, as evidenced by their recent 2-2 draw against Slovan Bratislava. Milan’s 3-0 win over Empoli in their last league outing should be taken with caution. Empoli is currently out of form, and Milan’s clinical conversion of 3 goals from 4 shots on target is unlikely to be sustainable. With a congested schedule balancing Serie A and the Champions League, Fonseca may need to rotate his squad, especially with a challenging fixture against Atalanta looming this weekend.
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Sassuolo is a team in form and hungry for a scalp. Sassuolo, relegated from Serie A last season, has shown no fear of top-tier teams. Currently leading Serie B under Fabio Grosso, they are on course for an immediate return to the elite. Grosso has lost just once in 17 matches as Sassuolo manager, with the team now unbeaten in 12 games. Known for their attacking philosophy, the Neroverdi have also tightened up defensively, keeping clean sheets in their last four matches. On the road, Sassuolo has been particularly impressive, collecting more than half of their points with five wins and three draws, and they remain unbeaten away from home.
Sassuolo has taken points off Milan in three of their last four meetings, with the Rossoneri managing only one narrow win. Given Milan’s packed schedule and likely squad rotation, they may struggle to dominate a Sassuolo side that will view this match as a statement opportunity. Sassuolo’s strong form, particularly on the road, combined with Milan’s defensive vulnerabilities, could lead to a closer match than expected. Expect a tight game, with Sassuolo capable of forcing extra time or at least keeping the scoreline within one goal.
Prediction for the match: Sassuolo to score - yes.
